On July 1, 2025, the Economic Symposium of the China Democratic National Construction Association (CDNCA) was held in Beijing. Hao Mingjin, Chairperson of the CDNCA, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. The meeting was presided over by Executive Vice Chairperson Qin Boyong and attended by Vice Chairperson Sun Dongsheng.

Hao emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement President Xi Jinping’s economic thought, grasping its core tenets, essence, rich connotations, and practical requirements. He called for enhancing political commitment in serving the Party and national priorities, contributing to advancing Chinese modernization through continuous high-quality development. It is essential to accurately analyze and understand the current economic situation, aligning perspectives with the CPC Central Committee’s precise assessment and scientific judgment. He urged resolute implementation of the Central Committee’s major decisions, solid execution of economic tasks, and dedicated efforts to fulfill the objectives of the 14th Five-Year Plan and this year’s targets. Regarding the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Hao stressed organizing in-depth research, both within and outside the association, on domestic and international challenges, key strategic issues, as well as major socioeconomic goals and priorities, to provide insights for shaping the next five-year plan. He also highlighted leveraging the ongoing education campaign on ‘studying regulations, strengthening conduct, and upholding image’ to refine research and investigation skills with a more rigorous approach. By delivering more substantial outcomes, the association can demonstrate its responsibility and pioneer new advancements in policy research and advisory work.

Qin Boyong noted that participating experts and scholars had delivered insightful presentations focusing on key issues related to economic, social and scientific-technological development. Drawing on their respective research areas and practical experience, their contributions demonstrated both theoretical depth and practical relevance, combining overall strategic thinking with specific analysis. These inputs, she remarked, had provided important references for the future work of the CDNCA Central Committee.        

She emphasized the need to systematically consolidate both the discussions and written submissions from the symposium to formulate high-quality policy recommendations. Such efforts, Qin stated, would contribute to the full preparation of the CDNCA leadership for participation in high-level political consultation.

Ding Lin, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Comprehensive Affairs at the National Development and Reform Commission, Zhu Jiajia, the Second-Level Inspector of the Operation Monitoring and Coordination Bureau at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhou Zhongguo, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Comprehensive Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce, and Wang Guanhua, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Comprehensive Statistics at the National Bureau of Statistics, respectively presented reports on China’s current economic performance. 

Speeches were delivered by Yu Miaojie, President of Liaoning University; Lai Youwei, Dean of Meituan Research Institute, Hao Rong, Deputy Director of the New Quality Productivity Promotion Center of the Ministry of Science and Technology, along with CDNCA experts including Wang Jiguang, Director of the Committee on Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Overseas Chinese and Foreign Affairs of Chongqing CPPCC, Liu Chengkui, Director of the Public Finance and Financial Research Center of Wuhan University, Lu Ming, Professor of Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Qian Jun, Executive Dean of the International Finance Institute of Fudan University, and Wei Chu, Dean of the School of Applied Economics at Renmin University of China. They conducted in-depth analyses and put forward suggestions on topics including addressing foreign trade challenges, expanding and upgrading consumption in lifestyle services, the national sci-tech innovation plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, stabilizing foreign investment expectations, and the transformation of local government financing platforms. Prior to the meeting, written statements were submitted by six invited experts, namely Tian Xuan, Yan Kun, Feng Lei, Zhang Ming, Li Zhiqi and Sheng Chaoxun, as well as 22 CDNCA experts namely Wang Jie, Wang Yufei, Fang Jie, Yan Xiaohui, Ruan Zhiyong, Li Lin, Ren Jiqiu, Yang Chengzhang, Chen Xiaoping, Chen Fangfang, Qi Shi, Zhao Xiaoguang, Zhao Wanping, Guo Jingli, Yin Jun, Huang Yong, Huang Yonggang, Zhang Xiaohong, Kou Gang, Tong Youjun, Zeng Fang and Zeng Zhaohai. Also attending the meeting were Chen Bailing, Secretary-General of the CDNCA Central Committee, He Min, Director of the Research Department, Ding Liangchun and Wu Xiaoming, Deputy Directors of the Research Department, Li Peixi, Second-Level Inspector, and secretaries-general of the CDNCA Central Committee’s special committees.